Green Vine Malabar Spinach Seeds – Heat Tolerant Climbing Vegetable, Non-GMO, 50 Seeds

Green Vine Malabar Spinach is a vigorous climbing vegetable grown for its tender, mild-flavored leaves and thick, succulent stems. Also known as Ceylon spinach or vine spinach, this warm-season plant thrives in heat and humidity, making it a dependable leafy green for southern gardens and summer growing. The glossy green foliage and twining habit make it an attractive addition to trellises, fences, and vegetable garden arches.

Unlike common spinach, Malabar spinach keeps producing through hot weather without bolting quickly. Harvest young leaves and tips for salads, stir-fries, soups, and curries. Its ornamental vines can also be grown as a quick summer screen on a trellis or patio container with support.

Plant Features

• Heat-loving climbing vine that performs well in warm, humid conditions
• Produces tender green leaves and edible stems for fresh or cooked use
• Twining growth habit suitable for trellises, fences, and vertical gardens
• Non-GMO seeds for home vegetable gardening
• Long harvest window when kept watered and picked regularly

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Basella alba
• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Twining, climbing vine
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Malabar spinach seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors once soil is warm and nights stay above 60°F. Soaking seeds overnight can help soften the hard seed coat and support more even germination. Plant seeds about 1/2 inch deep in a sunny, well-drained spot and provide a trellis or sturdy support for the vines to climb.

Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment and throughout the growing season. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Pinch back growing tips to encourage branching and harvest leaves regularly to promote continued production. In cooler climates, grow in containers and move plants indoors before cold weather if desired.

What's Included

50 Green Vine Malabar Spinach seeds (Basella alba), non-GMO.